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I have a Bernese Mountain Dog and sometimes he eats his food fine but some times he will not eat for days. I was wondering if it is the fact he has to be tied up a lot of the time.
Justin from Wingham, Ont
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RE: Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating
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Post By Cooper berner (Guest Post)
(01/26/2008)
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Males frequently don't eat if there are any females in season around. But please don't tie your berner up. They are just the most awesome dogs that are trustworthy, loyal. Give your dog some treats of roasted chicken or beef. Also join a local Bernese club. They have lots of wonderful members who can assist with knowledge on diet, club activities such as walks etc and often they will help with babysitting.
RE: Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating_Cancer Concern
Bernese Mountain dogs can be stricken with a terrible cancer, malignant histiocytosis... This cancer is prevelent only in this breed of dog...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1576533
Please have your dog checked by a vet and please mention this cancer to him.
Best, Jim in Jax
RE: Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating
P-l-e-a-s-e don't keep a dog tied up all the time. It is actually cruel. They must have regular exercise and socialization. Dogs are "man's best friend" and that's how they need to be treated. I have 3 dogs, a german shepherd, a dachsund, and a white husky I'm babysitting. I take them to the dog park every day, sometimes twice. They love it and it does them so much good. They sleep and eat better. You must really care about your dog, and you probably don't realize how sad it is for a dog to tied up all the time.
RE: Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating
Why is this working dog tied up? Are you walking the dog daily? Why did you come here rather than take the dog to the vet?
His breed is used to working. He needs daily exercise. Forty-five minutes, let's say.
Otherwise, he may not like the food. Does it have both wet and dry? Does he get adequate water?
I don't know how long you've had the dog, but tying him up may make him develop bad habits.
This is such a magnificent breed, please consider giving him to someone who can care for him properly.
RE: Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating
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Post By Me (Guest Post)
(04/16/2007)
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No dog should go days without eating unless there's a medical reason for it. Maybe he doesn't like the food. If it's a cheap food he probably doesn't. Does he show any symptoms of not feeling well? If he's tied out to much (due to lack of a fence) maybe he's not getting enough exercise or he's depressed. They are pack animals & are only happy when they're in the house with other animals & people. If you could invest in a fence it would be a good solution. And take him for regular walks since it sounds like he's an only dog & not playing with any other dog. I would ask your vet. They are more knowledgable than anyone here.
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